Jack was accepted into the Glasgow Ballet School aged just nine and became one of his dance schools’ star.

As well as ballet, Jack also acted in several TV shows including Outlander and Plain Sight. He also modelled with Glasgow agency The Model Team and fronted campaigns for many global brands.

He is survived by his mum, dad and brother.

Jack Burns had been dubbed the next Billy Elliot. Pic: Facebook/ Elite Academy of Dance- Greenocks Royal Academy Classical Ballet School

Taking to their Facebook page, ballet school Elite Academy of Dance said that they were devasted by the teenager’s death.

In a touching tribute, they encouraged their members to wear their team hoodies to Jack’s funeral.

‘It is with a very heavy heart that we write this post. Tragically as you know we lost our much-loved student Jack Burns on Sunday December 1,’ they wrote.

Jack Burns’ ballet school have asked their members to wear their team hoodies to his funeral. Pic: Facebook/ Elite Academy of Dance- Greenocks Royal Academy Classical Ballet School

‘Jack was an inspiration to everyone at Elite and touched the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of working and dancing with him since 2012.

‘We and all of Jacks family and friends are naturally completely devastated and at a loss for words and answers.

‘Jacks family wish to let everyone know that his funeral service will be at at 10.00 am at St Mary’s Church, Patrick Street, Greenock, on Thursday 12th December.

The young ballet dancer was accepted into the Glasgow school of ballet. Pic: Shutterstock

‘Karen, Robert and Rory would love if those from his Elite Family that knew and loved Jack as much as they all do wanted to attend. They would also take much comfort if students wish to attend in Alba or Elite Hoodies and sit together on Thursday.

‘Our studio will be open at 9.00 am on Thursday for those wishing to attend.

‘All our thoughts and prayers at this time are with Jacks immediate family and friends but especially with his parents Karen, Robert and his brother Rory’.

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